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How to use Xano’s API gateway features?

Discover the potential of Xano's API gateway through our easy-to-follow guide. Find out how to effectively manage, secure, and boost your APIs. Ideal for both newcomers and experts.

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Overview

Discover how to make the most of Xano’s API gateway features to simplify your backend development and boost your app's performance. Xano's solid API gateway presents strong tools for handling, fine-tuning, and securing API requests and responses. This guide dives into the main functionalities like endpoint creation, request validation, rate limiting, authentication, and caching. Learn to handle API traffic efficiently, apply robust security measures, and provide quicker responses, improving user experience and operational efficiency.

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How to use Xano’s API gateway features?

Create a New API Endpoint

Step 1: Head over to the Xano Dashboard.

Step 2: Pick the workspace where you want to set up your new API.

Step 3: On the left sidebar, find and click "API" to get to the API overview.

Step 4: Hit the "Add API Endpoint" button.

Step 5: Fill in the details like endpoint name, description, and method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

Step 6: Click "Save" to create your new API endpoint.

Configure Input Parameters

Step 1: Select the endpoint you just created.

Step 2: Click on the "Inputs" tab.

Step 3: Click "Add Input" to specify the parameters needed for the API call.

Step 4: Define the parameter name, data type, and any other necessary validations.

Step 5: Click "Save" to store the input configurations.

Set Up API Logic

Step 1: Go to the "Logic" tab of the selected endpoint.

Step 2: Drag and drop functions, database queries, and conditions to build the logic.

Step 3: Use the "Function Library" to access pre-built functions or create custom ones.

Step 4: Click "Save" after configuring the logic.

Response Configuration

Step 1: Navigate to the "Responses" tab of the endpoint.

Step 2: Click "Add Response" to define what data should be returned.

Step 3: Specify the response attributes, their data types, and default values if needed.

Step 4: Click "Save" to store your response configuration.

Testing and Debugging

Step 1: Go to the "Test" tab within the endpoint.

Step 2: Enter sample values for the input parameters.

Step 3: Click the "Run" button to execute the API call.

Step 4: Check the real-time output, logs, and any error messages to debug and refine the endpoint as needed.

Secure the API Endpoint

Step 1: Navigate to the "Security" tab of the API endpoint.

Step 2: Select the type of authentication required (e.g., API Key, JWT).

Step 3: Configure any additional security settings such as access roles or IP whitelisting.

Step 4: Click "Save" to apply the security rules.

Deploy the API

Step 1: Once all configurations are complete, go back to the "API" overview.

Step 2: Click on the "Deploy" button at the top right.

Step 3: Confirm the deployment, which will make the API endpoint available for external calls.

Step 4: Copy the endpoint URL provided for use in your application.

Repeat these steps for additional API endpoints as required.

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